Fiber HDD Technician — Outdoor, Year‑Round, $5K Sign‑On

TDS Telecom

Sheboygan (WI)

On-site

USD 47,098 - 86,154

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Production incentives

Job summary

TDS Telecom in Wisconsin is seeking an Horizontal Directional Driller to support our fiber construction initiatives. The role is fulltime year‑round with some travel for training, based near Plymouth, Sheboygan, or Fond du Lac.

The position offers a $5,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance, plus potential weekly incentives upon hitting production targets. You will operate drills, install and service fiber facilities, and work outdoors on real infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

6+ months experience in customer service, electrical or utility construction, or technical certification (or higher) or current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
Must follow TDS attendance guidelines to meet business needs.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate horizontal directional drill or locate for the drill.
Restore job sites and keep accurate project labels and markings.
Support fiber splicing and repair activities.
Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate bucket trucks as needed.
Install, maintain, test, and repair buried and aerial fiber lines.
Operate construction equipment such as trenchers, plows, excavators, and locators.
Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.